FAO and World Bank Highlight Agricultural Household Findings From Mali’s 2023/24 Farming Season
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Bank have highlighted new agricultural survey findings...
Burundi Targets Electricity Access for 9 Million People by 2030 With World Bank-Backed Weza Power Initiative
Burundi is advancing efforts to expand electricity access through Weza Power, an initiative receiving support from the World Bank Group...
Somalia’s Barwaaqo Project Connects Water Access With Farming, Livestock and Local Economic Growth
Access to reliable water can transform more than household living conditions. In Somalia, the World Bank-supported Barwaaqo project is helping...
Licensing Your Face for AI-Generated Videos: A New Digital Side Hustle With Hidden Risks
Artificial intelligence is creating a new opportunity for people to earn money from their digital identity by licensing their facial...
Final Call for Submissions: AI Innovations in Survey Measurement Conference Sets October 15 Deadline
Researchers, data specialists and professionals working in artificial intelligence and survey research have one day remaining to submit their work...
China and UAE Discuss Middle East Peace and Regional Stability During Beijing Meeting
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Special Envoy of the President of the United Arab...
Japan Plans Up to $21 Billion Semiconductor Investment in the United States Under Trade Agreement
Japan has announced plans to invest up to $21 billion in the construction of two new semiconductor factories in the...
Births Outside Marriage Have Increased Across OECD Countries Over Five Decades
The proportion of children born to unmarried mothers has increased significantly across countries tracked by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation...
Russian Drone Attack on Lutsk Kills Six and Injures 13 as Ukraine Reports Further Strikes
A Russian drone attack on the Ukrainian city of Lutsk has reportedly killed six people and injured 13 others, damaging...
ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership Gains Attention as Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn Visits Moscow
ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn discussed the evolving strategic partnership between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and...
Social Protection Spending Reaches 23% of GDP Across OECD and EU Countries as Financial Pressures Grow
Governments across the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the European Union are facing increasing pressure to maintain...
Romania and Bulgaria Seek Stronger EU and NATO Defences After Black Sea Drone Attacks
Romania and Bulgaria are seeking stronger regional security measures following drone attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea, raising...
Cornell University Faces Scrutiny Over Disciplinary Actions in Sexual Misconduct Cases
Cornell University is facing renewed questions about its handling of sexual misconduct complaints after a review of university records revealed...
Romania and Bulgaria Seek Stronger EU and NATO Defences After Black Sea Drone Attacks
Romania and Bulgaria are seeking stronger regional security measures following drone attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea, raising...
Cornell University Faces Scrutiny Over Disciplinary Actions in Sexual Misconduct Cases
Cornell University is facing renewed questions about its handling of sexual misconduct complaints after a review of university records revealed...
How Early Warning Systems Help Communities Prepare for Disasters and Save Lives
Disaster early-warning systems play a vital role in protecting communities from floods, cyclones, heatwaves, storms and other natural hazards. By...
Global Financial Experts Discuss Practical Measures to Combat Cyber-Enabled Fraud Under Bangkok Blueprint
International financial regulators and experts are discussing ways to strengthen the global response to cyber-enabled fraud, focusing on how countries...
WIPO Announces First-Ever City of Innovation Award Winners: Charleroi, Liverpool and Shanghai
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has announced Charleroi in Belgium, Liverpool in the United Kingdom and Shanghai in China...
India’s Wholesale Inflation Rises to 11.39% in September 2026 as Fuel and Power Prices Surge
India's wholesale price inflation accelerated to 11.39 per cent in September 2026, up from 9.92 per cent in August, according...
Uzbekistan Expands Entrepreneurship Through 22 New Business Incubators, Creating Over 12,000 Jobs
Uzbekistan is strengthening its small-business ecosystem through the establishment of 22 new business incubators, supported by financing and development assistance...
Global Experts Highlight Cooperation and Stronger Regulations to Combat Cyber-Enabled Fraud
Cyber-enabled fraud is emerging as a growing challenge for financial institutions, businesses, governments and consumers as digital transactions and online...
FAO Statistics to Highlight Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators at SIF2026 in Rome
Agricultural research, scientific innovation and technology adoption are becoming increasingly important to the transformation of global agrifood systems. As countries...
Sudan’s Ongoing Conflict Deepens Humanitarian Crisis as Aid Workers Struggle to Reach Darfur
Sudan continues to face a severe humanitarian crisis as persistent violence threatens civilian lives, disrupts relief operations and worsens food...
World’s First Ship-to-Ship Green Ammonia Bunkering Marks Milestone for Cleaner Maritime Transport
The global shipping industry has reached a significant milestone in the transition towards alternative marine fuels after the world's first...
International Delegates Call for Stronger Global Cooperation Against Technology-Driven Terrorism
International cooperation in counterterrorism has gained renewed attention as technological advancements create new challenges for governments, security agencies and law...
Rome Water Dialogue Highlights Water Tenure and the Need for Equitable Access to Water Resources
Water governance is becoming an increasingly important global issue as communities, farmers and governments face growing pressure to manage limited...
Middle East and North Africa Face Energy and Water Challenges in Scaling AI Infrastructure
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is creating new infrastructure demands across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), where...
How Private Investment Is Transforming Coastal Shipping and Essential Supplies in Papua New Guinea
Coastal shipping plays a vital role in delivering food, medicines and other essential goods to communities across Papua New Guinea...
Private Capital Investment Seen as Key to Creating Jobs for the Next Generation
Creating enough employment opportunities for the next generation will require substantial investment, stronger business development and greater cooperation between the...
Ukraine Reports Massive Russian Missile and Drone Assault on Energy Infrastructure, Calls for Stronger US Sanctions
Ukraine has called for a stronger international response against Russia after a large-scale overnight missile and drone assault reportedly damaged...
Circularity: A Sustainable Approach to Using Resources and Beating Pollution
Why Circularity Is Essential for the Future of Our Planet Climate Change AI Generated Photo The world’s growing demand for...
Mobilizing Private Capital to Boost Businesses, Economic Growth and Job Creation
Mobilizing private investment is increasingly important for countries seeking to expand business opportunities, strengthen economic activity and create sustainable employment....
Five-Year-Old Hospitalized After Being Struck by Car While Crossing Road in Maryland
A five-year-old child was taken to hospital after being struck by a car while attempting to cross a road in...
Airshow China 2026 to Showcase Lunar Samples, Advanced Rocket Technology and Nearly 90 Aerospace Engine Types
China is preparing to present a wide range of aviation and space technologies at the 16th China International Aviation and...
Police Search for Suspect After 62-Year-Old Man Is Attacked at New York Subway Station
A violent incident at a New York City subway station has raised fresh concerns about passenger safety after a 62-year-old...
IMF Unveils Global Policy Priorities to Strengthen Economic Resilience and Sustainable Growth
The International Monetary Fund is placing economic resilience, financial stability and sustainable growth at the centre of its global policy...
China’s Foreign Trade Surpasses 5 Trillion Yuan in September as Trade Growth Accelerates
China recorded a significant increase in foreign trade in September, with the value of goods traded crossing 5 trillion yuan...
ASEAN and Russia Explore New Opportunities for Trade, Investment and Business Cooperation
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Russia are exploring opportunities to deepen their economic relationship, with discussions focusing...
Rising Bond Yields Put Government Finances Under Pressure as Global Debt Risks Increase
Governments around the world are facing growing financial challenges as bond yields rise and public debt remains elevated. Higher borrowing...
Indonesia Cuts Extreme Poverty to Below 4%, Following China’s Remarkable Progress
Indonesia has achieved a substantial reduction in extreme poverty over the past four decades, demonstrating that major improvements in living...